Service projects give
us an opportunity to show gratitude to God for all the good things he has
given us.

We begin with service in church, serving as church mice,
greeters, ushers, lectors, and communion assistants.

Work with the head greeter, usher, and lector in your congregation to schedule
coaching and service time in worship for each confirmand.

Any baptized member of the congregation may properly assist the pastor in
the distribution of Holy Communion. Ask your pastor
to instruct the confirmands in preserving the good order of the church as
they serve in turn as communion assistants.

Walk your neighborhood, searching out places that are in need of prayer. Begin a prayer circle that is centered on places
of need, and choose a class service project that is appropriate to your
community - planting a tree, cleaning up a vacant lot, babysitting (with
supervision) for a Parents' Night Out. Document your project and make sure
your congregation knows about it.

Whenever appropriate, include as many members of the congregation (as chaperones
or team leaders) as you can. Young people and their projects bring vitality
to their congregations.